5 Sanity-Saving Tips for Arguing on the Internet

5 Sanity-Saving Tips , for Arguing on the Internet.

1.

, Practice Empathy.

A good way to do this is to ask a person with an opposing viewpoint to explain their stance.

You'll gain a sense of why they hold their opinion.

2, Don't post when you're in a bad mood.

Prevent downward spirals.

Don’t participate in toxic discussions.

Nothing good will come out of it, Dr. Jure Leskovec, Stanford University, via 'The New York Times'.

3.

, Pay close attention to language.

When a person uses "we" rather than "I" to explain their opinion, it can "indicate a diluted sense of group responsibility for the view." Such people are more difficult to persuade.

4.

, Put a limit on replies.

Studies have found that more than three replies amount to a waste of effort in terms of actually changing someone's mind.

5.

, Take your time before posting.

Experts recommend taking a breath and considering the intention of your post.

Is it meant to help or something else?